Production Team Lead

Bowmay Consulting; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellbeing and health benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Opportunity to work for a global manufacturer

Job summary

Bowmay Consulting is seeking a Shift Leader to manage a newly created night shift in Rochdale. This role involves leading a team of 6/7 in a fast-paced production environment, focusing on driving performance and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have around 5 years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing or engineering. They will also possess strong leadership skills, experience with LEAN principles, and a proactive approach. Benefits include a competitive salary of £40k, annual bonus, and 34 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory role in a production/assembly environment.
• Experience working with LEAN principles (ideally with formal training).
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• The ability to lead, engage and inspire a team.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Flexibility and commitment to a permanent night shift.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 6/7 in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.
• Owning performance across quality, cost, and output.
• Monitoring productivity, identifying issues early, and taking decisive action.
• Coaching, developing and motivating your team to hit and exceed targets.
• Working closely with the Production Manager to ensure smooth operations.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to CI projects.
• Acting as a go-to problem solver on shift.

Skills

Leadership in production

Experience with LEAN principles

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Job description

Are you a hands‑on Shift Leader who can lead from the front?

Do you thrive on solving problems, driving performance, and helping your team consistently deliver at their best?

If you’re an experienced Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager from a manufacturing or engineering environment, this could be the step up you’ve been waiting for.

Join an impressive, highly respected manufacturer in Rochdale, where you’ll play a key role in shaping and leading a newly created night shift within a supportive, forward‑thinking team.

We’re looking for a people‑first leader who can motivate, develop, and bring out the very best in a close‑knit team.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary of £40k including shift allowance
• Annual bonus
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Wellbeing and health benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• The opportunity to work for a leading, global manufacturer

What you’ll bring:

• Around 5 years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory role in a production / assembly environment
• Experience working with LEAN principles (ideally with formal training)
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• The ability to lead, engage and inspire a team
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality
• Flexibility and commitment to a permanent night shift

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading a team of 6/7 in a fast‑paced, hands‑on production environment
• Owning performance across quality, cost, and output
• Monitoring productivity, identifying issues early, and taking decisive action
• Coaching, developing and motivating your team to hit and exceed targets
• Working closely with the Production Manager to ensure smooth operations
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to CI projects
• Acting as a go‑to problem solver on shift

About the company:

• A specialist technical manufacturer with an excellent industry reputation
• Part of a global group, offering stability and long‑term opportunities
• A friendly, close‑knit site culture where people are genuinely valued
• Strong commitment to health, safety and employee wellbeing